Biography

Singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian McKnight has released nineteen albums over the past twenty-five years, selling more than thirty million copies worldwide, and receiving sixteen Grammy award nominations. In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album, which landed on the Billboard 200 chart. His music video for "Anytime" was nominated for Best Male Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards. His most notable album, Back at One, sold more than three million copies. Mr. McKnight’s work has been recognized at the Soul Train Music Awards and American Music Awards, and he was named Billboard Songwriter of the Year. In 2017, he released Genesis, featuring the single “Forever,” which reached the Top 25 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Chart. His latest album, Bedtime Story, was released in June of this year. Mr. McKnight has also starred in the Broadway production of Chicago and served as a red-carpet host for Extra! TV.